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Bettendorf School Board 10.2.06

Unofficial Minutes of the October 2, 2006 Regular Meeting

of the Board of Education

(pending Board approval) 1. Call to Order.

The Board of Directors of the Bettendorf Community School District, in the County of Scott, State of Iowa, met in open session according to Iowa law for their regular Board meeting at the Administration Center, 729 21st Street, Bettendorf, Iowa, on October 2, 2006. President Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.

Members present: Directors Anderson, Crockett, Ehrmann, Justis, Mayer, Tinsman and Weigle. Other officials present: Marty Lucas, Superintendent, Maxine McEnany, Director of Business and Financial Services; Joe Slavens, Treasurer; Cindy Ferguson, BEA Representative; Cara Voelliger, Student Representative; and Monica Poe, Board Secretary.

A scenic round of disc golf at Devils Glen Park



Two disc golfers enjoy a scenic round on the Devils Glen Park course. The warm sunny weather of the past week is predicted to give way to much colder temperatures with rain.

Bulldogs roll to 40-0 homecoming win over Clinton



Bettendorf methodically picked apart Clinton with a balanced passing and running attack, rolling to a 40-0 win Friday (10/6). The homecoming contest was never in doubt as the Bulldogs offense put up 20 points in the first half and the defense shutout yet another MAC opponent. Bettendorf is ranked number one in the state 4A poll and the Bulldog defense has given up only three touchdowns in six games.

Here comes Bettendorf High's homecoming '06



Bettendorf High School's '06 Homecoming kicked off Thursday afternoon (10/5) with a parade from Middle Park to the high school. Leading the way was the Bulldog Marching Band. A perfect fall afternoon greeted the crowds along Spruce Hills Drive and 18th Street. The undefeated and number one ranked Bettendorf football team will play Clinton in the Friday night homecoming contest. For additional photos, click on the "Read More" link below.

A change of seasons along Duck Creek



The ash, poplar and cottonwood trees are among the first to have their leaves change color and begin falling. The fall season paints a colorful view almost anywhere along Duck Creek, including here near the 18th Street bridge in Bettendorf.

Fall flag football



Friday night at the high school stadium isn't the only time or place for football. The Y flag football league got under way last weekend at the Middle School fields under brilliant blue skies and with perfect fall weather.

BHS marching band competes in Linn-Mar invitational



The Bulldog Marching Band traveled to Cedar Rapids Linn-Mar Saturday (Sept. 23) to compete in the 4A band competition. Bettendorf placed ninth among 12 4A bands at the competition. West Des Moines Valley placed first. The band performance includes music from the rock opera "Tommy" by The Who. For additional photos, click on the "Read More" link below.

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